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Nutritional Values
800kcal
50gProtein
50gCarbs
45gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Kiwi Burger
How to order / say it
Say it
Kiwi Burger — [KEE-wee BUR-ger]
Order
I'd like the Kiwi burger, please.
Say locally
A New Zealand-style hamburger with a beef patty topped with beetroot, fried egg, and other classic ingredients.
Why try it?
The Kiwi Burger is a quirky take on the traditional hamburger, showcasing New Zealand's unique twist on familiar dishes, using local ingredients.
How it tastes
Juicy beef patty, tangy beetroot, rich fried egg, along with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onions creates a combination of savory, sweet, and tart flavors with a hearty texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1970
First introduced in the 1970s, the Kiwi Burger gained popularity for its uniquely local toppings, epitomizing the Kiwi spirit of inventiveness and a love for backyard barbecues.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g beef patty
- 🥕 50 g beetroot slices
- 🥚 1 fried egg
- 🥕 30 g lettuce
- 🥛 20 g cheddar cheese
- 🌾 1 hamburger bun
Method
- 1 Grill the beef patty until cooked to your preference.
- 2 Fry an egg sunny side up.
- 3 Assemble the burger with patty, beetroot slices, fried egg, lettuce, cheese, and serve on a toasted bun.
- 4 Add tomato, onions, and condiments as desired.
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